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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.92, 1,396.41 and 569.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.92, 1,396.41 and 569.81 is: 786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.92 : 1,396.41 = 569.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.92/1,396.41 = 569.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.92x = 1,396.41 × 569.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.92x = 795,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,688.38/1,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.32

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